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succeed in their mission. “A dog that loves to work has unparalleled drive and focus. They work despite horrible weather,
dangerous environments, injury and illness. Their desire to do the job and get their reward outweighs everything,” she
says.

Spring Valley-Cook Road has hosted dog teams from across the United States, Canada, Switzerland, Australia, and the
Netherlands. In summer 2022, the Dutch National Police K9 teams are scheduled to train there. When not in use by CFTE,
the site also offers valuable training opportunities to the Beavercreek Township Fire Department, which regularly drills its
firefighters in water rescues, burn exercises, and pump tests on fire equipment.

Randy Arner, plant manager at the Company’s nearby Cook Road Sand & Gravel operation, facilitates the partnerships
with CFTE and local emergency responders, and says that Martin Marietta staff meets with all training participants before
sessions begin to make sure the company’s safety requirements are fully met. “This is very intense training so we try to
keep a safe distance and not distract the teams from their work,” Arner says. “We have received many thanks for all that
we do.”

K9 search and rescue teams save countless lives worldwide while responding during isolated emergencies as well as
during large-scale events like hurricanes, earthquakes and terrorist attacks, so placing an accurate value on CFTE’s work
would be nearly impossible. Knowing that she and her team are providing such invaluable training, Hudgins says she’s
grateful for her company’s partnership with Martin Marietta. “I know this is a unique relationship. No matter how crazy
one of our training ideas may sound, the Martin Marietta staff helps make it happen,” she says. “Each and every team
member we have the opportunity to interact with has been helpful and supportive of our efforts. We would not be able
to reach nearly as many students if we did not have access to such a great site.”

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